Today we are free." "We believe as our ancestors believed.

VOA: standard.2010.04.05

"We have believed for some time that he has been killed. I call today again in the strongest terms for the hostage takers to return Alan's body as soon as possible,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

"We also have reports of civilian casualties, but the info we have from the Afghan National Army on the ground is that it is believed that that was caused by insurgent mortar fire,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.12